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Michigan Books: Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern by Diane Maddex

The first of the 2008 Michigan Notable Books we're featuring is Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern by Diane Maddex, published by the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio. This tribute to Midland native and nationally renowned architect Alden B. Dow…
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The Michigan Reader: Michigan books, authors & publishers

Book store. Copper Harbor, Michigan by pntphoto All January on Absolute Michigan we're going to be talking about Michigan books: authors, writers & illustrators and also publishers of Michigan books and the great bookstores all over…
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Shop Michigan: Your Downtown

Old Downtown by cmu chem prof Of course Absolute Michigan is all about buying what gifts you can through the web sites of Michigan's shops, stores and manufacturers. However, as the clock ticks down, shipping times mean you're probably…
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Shop Michigan: Northwest Special Freight Train from Lionel

The word of the week on Absolute Michigan this week was "toy" and one of the things we learned is that Lionel Model Trains are based right here in Michigan! The Northwest Special Freight Train features a GP38 diesel locomotive, boxcar, 2-bay…
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Blogs We Dig: Neurotic Mom

Helping with dinner by Karen McG. Neurotic Mom is a blog at mLive that has been online since at least January 2004. Three years later, author Jen Eyer is still kicking down a unique blend of informative articles, useful links along with…
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Michigan Word of the Week: Toy

Chim-Chim by jnhkrawczyk The word of the week this week is toy. If you don't want to end up with the 2007 version of Chim-Chim (or some toy that ends up being recalled for lead), why not try and take it more local this year? A few of…
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Shop Michigan: Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary puzzle by Barn House Puzzle

Celebrate the Mackinac Bridge's 50th birthday with this Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary (1957 - 2007) puzzle from Barn House Puzzle. The 15 x 21" puzzle features a photo by John Russell and is 513 pieces. Barn House Puzzle features distinctive…
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Michigan Word of the Week: Skiing

Alpine Vally Ski Resort by 老六 Michigan is home to some of the best cross-country & downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest. All month on Absolute Michigan, we'll be featuring all aspects of Michigan skiing with profiles…
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Shop Michigan: Travel Folding Cribbage Set from Drueke

At just under four inches long when folded, the Travel Folding Cribbage Set is great to take on any trip, and it even comes with playing cards. It's a must-have for any cribbage fan. The Drueke Company was founded in 1914 in Grand Rapids,…
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Weird Photo: Meet the Hamtramckquins

Last year Insomnia Jones, J.D. profiled "the poor, decrepit plastic people of a small, Polish-friendly Michigan town" (Hamtramck) in her Hamtramckquins set. Since it's a "Weird Wednesday" here on Absolute Michigan, we thought we'd share…
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Five things you need to know for Tuesday, November 27, 2007

They said it: Dana Johnson, chief economist for used-to-be-Detroit-based Comerica Bank in forecasting modest 1-2% growth for Michigan's economy in 2008. We'll finally have the sense, after four years of a downturn, we're on a rise again. Roy…
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Michigan Word of the Week: Copper

Michigan Copper by stone_singer48 The word of the week this week is copper. Copper is a substance that has a big role in the history of Michigan, especially the Upper Peninsula. Wikipedia's entry for copper tells you what you need to know…